"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.

A tough labor market for white-collar workers has turned the age-old recruiting model upside down.

Instead of employers paying headhunters, job seekers are now paying recruiters hefty fees to find job openings and apply on their behalf.

When a recruiter wants to talk in general, still prepare like it’s a job interview, and make it a two-way information ...

Hiring new employees can be time-consuming. And finding the right fit for an open position in a short amount of time isn’t always a challenge companies are willing to take on internally – so they turn ...

Data shows more people are getting recruited into jobs than applying for them online.

Let’s set the record straight: A good recruiter is going to do way more than move your résumé from one (virtual) pile to another. In fact, this person might just be one of the most important people to ...

The best recruiter I know is going to hire without posting to a single job board website, like Indeed or LinkedIn.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan, a career counselor & author covers job search & careers. A recruiter is likely to have hundreds—if not thousands—of ...